Bitten by parrot, sequela

This code indicates a sequela resulting from a parrot bite. A sequela is a condition that is the consequence of a previous disease or injury, in this case, a past parrot bite. This code is used when the patient is presenting for treatment of a residual effect or complication directly attributable to the original bite, long after the initial injury has healed.

Use this code when documenting a patient encounter for a chronic condition, scar, infection, or other long-term complication that arose from a parrot bite that occurred in the past. This applies when the initial acute injury has already been treated and the patient is now seeking care for a lasting consequence. Examples include chronic pain at the bite site, nerve damage, or disfiguring scarring.

• Always assign an additional code for the specific sequela being treated (e.g., scar, chronic pain, infection).
• This code is for sequela only; do not use for initial or subsequent encounters for the acute bite injury.
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to a past parrot bite.